Turkish Airlines plans to order 70 Boeing 737s

CHICAGO — The Boeing Co. said on Tuesday that Turkish Airlines plans to order 70 of its workhorse 737s.

The airline has committed to order 20 737-800s, a version of the plane Boeing is making now. Turkish also plans to buy 40 737 Max 8s and 10 737 Max 9s, which is a planned new version of the plane with new engines.

The deal would be worth $6.9 billion at list prices, although discounts are common. It also includes options for another 25 737 Max 8s.